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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,956 and 39,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,956 and 39,110 is: 54,714.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,956 : 39,110 = 39,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,956/39,110 = 39,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,956x = 39,110 × 39,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,956x = 1,529,592,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,592,100/27,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,714.27

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